Mission and Vision:
The mission of Southeast New Hampshire (SENH) Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate poverty housing in southeast New Hampshire. We believe that everyone, everywhere should have a healthy, affordable place to call home, seeking to put God’s love into action, and bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live and where housing poverty and homelessness are eliminated. When a partner family helps build or improve a place they can call home, they are also building a better community and a better life for themselves. Habitat believes that the home is a key catalyst to permanently break the cycle of poverty.
Top Funding Sources:
ReStore sales, individual donations, fundraising events, silent auction, grant funding, corporate sponsorships, NH charitable gaming
Year Established: 1994
Employees: 12
Annual Revenue: $1,270,000
Service Locations:
All of Strafford County, NH
Parts of Rockingham County, NH
Contact:
Marcie Bergan
Executive Director
One Middle St., Suite 200
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-9555
executivedirector@senhhabitat.org
senhhabitat.org
2025 Goals:
Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity recently completed a 3- to 5-year strategic plan commencing on January 1, 2025. The organization will increase annual revenue by 3%-4% each fiscal year, for a total of 12% by June 30, 2028. We will continue to engage volunteers and strengthen collaborative partnerships to make a more significant impact on families in need of affordable housing resources.
Fundraising Events:
- 10th Annual “Building Houses, Building Hope” Garden Party – June 12
- 9th Annual “Building Houses, Building Hope” Golf Tournament – August 11
- ASK Event – We are seeking a partner for 2025 with your choice of event date
- 14th Spinning Generosity – December 2025
Giving Opportunities:
- Every dollar makes a difference!
- Buildable land donations are vital to our work
- Annual Fundraising events – Garden Party, Golf Tournament and Spinning Generosity
- Legacy Giving – leave a lasting impact
- ReStore retail outlet in Newington – Shop, donate or volunteer
- Corporate team builds
- Individual financial contributions
- Monthly donations
- Attend an event – shop our event auctions
Volunteer Opportunities:
Every hand makes a difference!
- Corporate Build Day – Businesses can showcase their commitment to affordable housing, while supporting corporate teamwork through community service.
- Community Toolbox Fix-it Repair Program – volunteers can help homeowners in need, who require urgently needed safety repairs to existing homes.
- Affordable Homeownership Program – Individuals and entire families can work side by side under the direction of Habitat’s work crew.
- ReStore Retail Outlet – shop, donate, volunteer
- Participation in one of our committees or event volunteers
For more info, visit: www.senhhabitat.org/volunteer-southeast-new-hampshire-habitat
Board Officers / Board Members
Christine Wellington
Board President
Service Credit Union
Paul J. Leyden
Board Vice President
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Joyce Holland
Board Treasurer
Eastern Bank
Margaret Rotondo
Board Secretary
Digimarc
Scott Christensen
Managing Partner Northwestern Mutual of NNE
Jerry Dionne
Retired Veteran, Navy
Ken Flescher
Retired Engineering Professor, University of New Hampshire
Benjamin Harth
Market Square Architects
Jenn Madden
Owner, Madden Group and Rising Tide Rentals
Mallory-Frizzell Masse
Liberty Mutual
Berry McGeary
Retired Manager
Springer’s Jewelers
John Sokul
Hinckley Allen
Charitable Giving Guide
This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2025 Charitable Giving Guide.
To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.
